The art of tanbur craftsmanship and performance is a vital component of Uzbekistan’s musical and cultural heritage. The tanbur is a traditional long-necked string instrument known for its deep, resonant sound and symbolic significance within classical and folk music traditions of the region. This element encompasses two interconnected domains: 1.\tThe craftsmanship of the tanbur, which involves selecting wood (often mulberry or walnut), carving the body and neck, assembling the instrument, and applying decorative elements that often hold symbolic meaning. 2.\tThe performance art, involving complex plucking techniques, melodic improvisation, and integration into musical forms such as shashmaqom. Both aspects are traditionally preserved and transmitted through ustoz-shogird (master-apprentice) relationships and family-based teaching, making it a living heritage across generations.